A. J. Pires

A. J. Pires Biography

A. J. Pires was born on March 1963. His first work is due to his Portuguese teacher, at school, who challenged the class. A. J. Pires accepted the challenge and submitted a 22-page manuscript titled "Quatro Homens e Uma Missão Impossível" (Four Men And A Mission Impossible). He still has this first work and a few others that follow. The teacher hailed the work and encouraged him to improve his writing skills.

He kept on writing. He wrote lyrics for his own songs, poems, and stories he wanted to publish. The birth of his first child postponed most of these activities, but as the child grew older A. J. Pires returned to writing. With the same goal as ever, to publish the first novel, and aware of the difficulties for an absolute stranger in the means, he never gave up. Another pause, again the birth of another child, delayed what was then inevitable. Late October of 2011 saw Intersecção (Intersection) came to light. The first edition was out. The second edition was ready next year with a different publisher.

In late May 2014, published the second novel with the title of Vale das Sombras (Valey of the Shadows). The third book is out now. It was released on December 3rd, 2021. Its name is "NO" (NÃO).

Writing is a real pleasure, the same feelings A. J. Pires hopes to transmit to readers in his books.

Gallery

In this gallery, you'll find images of the events the author has attended.

Precious moments where the author is in spontaneous and direct contact with the readers.

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Acknowledgments

A. J. Pires wishes to thank everyone involved in his books. One way or the other these persons helped the novels to be what they are now. In no particular order, these are the names:

• Miguel e Tomás: the sons always active and willing to be a part of the work;
• Eduarda Gutierres: among other things, technical advisor for "NÃO" (NO);
• Sónia Ferro: revision of the portuguese version of "NÃO" (NO);
• Ester Sid: contacts for the technical advisory of "NÃO" (NO);
• Kristie: the art cover for "NÃO" (NO);
• Idalina Morgado: revision of the portuguese version of both books;
• Alberto Nunes: technical revision for Intersecção (Intersection);
• António Pereira: technical and artistic advise;
• Fernando Chaínço: both covers of Vale das Sombras (Valley of the Shadows) speak in his behalf;
• Miguel e Tomás: the sons always active and willing to be a part of the work;
• Steven Sereg: Vale das Sombras (Valley of the Shadows) started with him, at lunch time in the distant year of 2006;
• Ana Cayatte: translation of Vale das Sombras to Valley of the Shadows;
• Calçada das Letras: Vitor and Daniel for believing when no other editor did.